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Cullman graduate Paul Callan helps redesign schools he once attended

CULLMAN, Ala. – Architect Paul Callan is helping redesign some of the same school buildings where he once attended classes, including the space where he studied drafting at Cullman High School. Callan, a 1989 Cullman High graduate, is a senior project manager at Hoover-based Lathan McKee Architects. His work with Cullman City Schools includes renovations at Cullman Middle School, the new Cullman Intermediate School at the former West Elementary campus and the STEM and Career Tech Center at Cullman High. Callan attended East Elementary and Cullman Middle School before graduating from Cullman High and earning an architecture degree from Auburn University. His return to the district began when Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff and the school board selected his firm to work on the Cullman Middle School renovation. “It was a school I had attended many years before, and it was virtually unchanged from the classrooms where I was taught, the locker-lined hallways I had roamed and the gymnasium where I had played,” Callan said. A campus tour brought back memories but also revealed the need to update the facilities. The project replaced outdated spaces and added classrooms and other amenities while working within the existing campus. Callan said his experience on

Cullman, AL · 2d

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UAB’s ‘Cabaret’ opens Nov. 11 at Alys Stephens Center

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - UAB Theatre is bringing “Cabaret” to the stage Nov. 11–15 at the Alys Stephens Center’s Sirote Theatre. Set in 1930s Berlin, the musical follows American writer Cliff Bradshaw and cabaret performer Sally Bowles as they navigate love and nightlife amid the rise of the Nazi Party.

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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70 Tiny Trees Take Over Birmingham Botanical Gardens This Weekend, Free to All

Seventy miniature trees, cultivated by more than 20 hobbyists over decades, are on display this weekend at Birmingham Botanical Gardens for the Alabama Bonsai Society's free annual show. The exhibit runs Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with visitors invited to vote for their favorite tree.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Birmingham’s High Dive HiFi Lounge named 2026 Best New Restaurant in Alabama

We’re no strangers here at Bham Now when it comes to celebrating new restaurants opening in the Greater Birmingham Area. We’ve had several openings in the last year that have been impactful on Birmingham’s dining scene, but a staff favorite remains High Dive HiFi Lounge in Birmingham’s Lakeview District.

Birmingham, AL · 4h

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This Gigantic Alabama Furniture Store Has More Treasures Than You Could Explore In A Day

If you’ve ever walked into a furniture store, spent eleven minutes looking at the same three sofas, and left feeling vaguely hopeless, then Alabama Furniture Market in Calera, Alabama is about to completely change your perspective. This is the kind of place that makes furniture shopping feel less like...

Calera, AL · 4d

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Grammy-winning rapper and his family to perform at these 3 Alabama HBCUs

A Grammy-winning hip hop legend is making his way to two Alabama HBCUs this month. T.I. will be the Grand Marshal for the Tuskegee Homecoming parade, which begins at the Lincoln Gates at 9 a.m. Nov. 7. Afterward, the rapper will head to Cleve L. Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium where he will join the Marching Crimson Pipers Band for a halftime performance during the homecoming football showdown against Miles College. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Tickets for both the game and parking are available online.

Tuskegee, AL · 3d

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Bessemer’s Bright Star Chef Brings Alabama’s Oldest Kitchen to Panama City

The executive chef of Alabama’s oldest restaurant is packing his knives for a short trip to the Florida Panhandle. Andreas Anastassakis, who runs the kitchen at the Bright Star in Bessemer, will cook two special dinners at Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood in Panama City on November 17 and 18, with both seatings starting at 6:30 p.m.

Panama City, FL · 2d

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This Massive Alabama Antique Store Is Where Bargain Hunters Score Amazing Treasures Under $30

If you’ve ever stood in a big box store holding something beige and forgettable and thought “there has to be a better way,” Irondale Pickers in Irondale, Alabama is your answer. It’s an antique mall and indoor market where the inventory is interesting, the prices are reasonable,...

Irondale, AL · 5d

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Students encounter pests in dorm buildings

Several students living in Beeson Woods have recently experienced pest concerns in their dorms. Many have heard animal noises coming from the ceilings and walls, keeping them up at night. Sterling McDonald lives in Lucille Hall in Beeson Woods. She recently woke up in the middle of the night to...

Homewood, AL · 5d

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Qdoba brings fresh flavors and community focus to Hoover

More than a year before the first customer walked through the door, the work had already begun. Planning sessions, construction timelines, hiring rounds and staff training all quietly unfolded behind the scenes before Qdoba Mexican Eats officially opened its newest Alabama location at 1539 Montgomery Highway in Hoover. For General Manager Hari Vajaha, that long runway made the opening feel less like a ribbon-cutting ceremony and more like a culmination.

Hoover, AL · 1d

Yellowhammer News

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Black Belt native Taylor Hunnicutt has a mission to put Alabama music on the map

When Taylor Hunnicutt took a waitressing job at a blues juke joint near the University of Montevallo, she wasn’t exactly planning her future in music. She was a college student carrying plates who happened to make friends with the musicians coming through to play. Then one night, they invited her to sit in. “It was […] The post Black Belt native Taylor Hunnicutt has a mission to put Alabama music on the map appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 1d

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Hit The Road For The Unforgettable White Sauce At These 8 Classic Alabama BBQ Joints

Ready to hit the road for classic BBQ joints in Alabama?. These 8 smoky restaurants serve up unforgettable white sauce and mouthwatering barbecue that’ll keep you coming back for more!. 1. Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q (Decatur) If you want to understand Alabama white sauce, this is the place where...

Alabama · 1d

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Concerts coming to Birmingham area in November

The year is nearing its end, but music lovers in the Birmingham area still have plenty of chances to see a show in 2026.

Birmingham, AL · 5d

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Martin’s Bar-B-Que Celebrates 20 Years: Why Locals Love This Cahaba Heights BBQ Spot

If you’ve ever driven through Cahaba Heights, chances are you’ve passed Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint on the corner intersection of Pump House Road and Dolly Ridge Road. But if you haven’t stopped in for a bite, you’re missing out on some seriously good Southern barbecue!. The...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 2d

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Fill An Entire Cart For Only $25 At This Enormous Thrift Store In Alabama

Forget paying full price, because Birmingham has a secret weapon for savvy shoppers, and it goes by the name of America’s Thrift Stores & Donation Center on Huffman Road. Once you walk through those glass doors, your wallet is going to breathe the biggest sigh of relief it has ever taken.

Birmingham, AL · 13d

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Christmas Village Festival underway at BJCC through Sunday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Christmas Village Festival is back at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, with more than 700 vendors and holiday shopping through Sunday, Nov. 8. The festival is celebrating its 45th year. Shoppers can browse holiday gifts, decorations, food and handmade items. Santa Claus is scheduled to appear...

Birmingham, AL · 3d

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These 6 Alabama Meat-And-Threes Keep Regulars Fed Through Every Cold Snap

When the temperature drops in Alabama, a lot of people skip the fancy menus and head straight for a plate of fried chicken, greens, and cornbread. That is the magic of the meat-and-three, where you pick one main dish and three sides and leave full and happy. These spots have...

Alabama · 5d

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New grocery store is opening in Fountain Heights: ‘We all deserve good, beautiful things’

For the first time in 70 years, a new grocery store is opening in Birmingham’s Fountain Heights neighborhood. The project is led by the Fountain Heights Farms Cooperative, a Black-owned urban farming and social justice organization. The We All Eat Market will be located on the ground floor of the cooperative’s Heart of the Farm building located at 1201 16th St. N. The grand opening is set for Saturday, Nov. 7.

Birmingham, AL · 3d

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Mountain Brook FOP Pig Run returns to Crestline Village

The Mountain Brook Fraternal Order of Police will host its annual Pig Run on Saturday, Nov. 14, beginning and ending at Crestline Elementary School. The 5K will start at 8 a.m., followed by the 1-mile run and walk at 8:30 a.m. Both routes travel through Crestline Village before returning to the school.

Mountain Brook, AL · 3d

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